Petition · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ban realistic AI images claiming to depict politicians being published online.

Closed 53 signatures

What the petition asks

Ban realistic-looking AI generated images depicting politicians from being published online.
There are realistic AI-generated images of politicians circulating on social media, often depicting them partaking in offensive activities. These are used by members of the public to criticise politicians they disagree with, however we think the realistic nature of these images could potentially mislead others into believing the images are real. We think this could potentially be used to interfere with elections, especially as the technology improves over time.

Timeline

11 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
11 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 53
Status Closed
Department Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened 11 Apr 2025
Closed 11 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.